SEOUL – K-pop girl group Rescene is about to take on the world of football in a thrilling new entertainment show that promises to blend the best of both worlds! Teaming up with star players from Manchester City, this collaboration is set to be a must-watch for K-pop stans and football enthusiasts alike.
Rescene Meets Man City: The Ultimate Crossover
The highly anticipated series, Coupang Play’s Rescene’s Man City Attack! , will feature Rescene members teaching the football stars their signature K-pop dance moves. Imagine Ruben Dias, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Nico Gonzalez learning intricate choreographies! But the fun doesn’t stop there. The show will also see the K-pop idols go head-to-head with the Man City pros in a special football match.
Before the grand showdown, the Manchester City players will turn coaches, offering their expertise to the Rescene members. Viewers can expect to see the idols learning fundamental football techniques, including juggling and shooting, from some of the best in the sport. The excitement will culminate in a unique five-on-four match, pitting the K-pop stars against the formidable football players.
Music, Moves, and Man City Magic
Music will also be a central element of this captivating crossover. According to Coupang Play, Rescene will deliver a fresh, reworked version of their track “Love Attack” specifically for the Manchester City players. Get ready for some unforgettable moments as the group introduces the footballers to their catchy phrases and stage presence.
Coupang Play: Bridging K-Pop and Football
This isn’t Rescene’s first dance with Manchester City. The group previously made headlines with their electrifying half-time performance at the 2026 Coupang Play Series, further solidifying their connection with the esteemed club. The Coupang Play Series, now in its fifth successful year, is an annual event that brings top European football clubs to South Korea for pre-season exhibition matches. This year’s series saw Manchester City and Atletico Madrid face off on August 9, a memorable event that also marked South Korean football star Lee Kang-in’s debut for the Spanish side.
Launched in 2022, the Coupang Play Series has quickly grown into a premier platform for showcasing leading European teams in South Korea, featuring exciting matchups against Team K League and other international contenders. Beyond the pitch, the series has become a fertile ground for Coupang Play to innovate with entertainment content, expertly blending the world of football with popular Korean variety programming. This approach brings international sports stars into the K-pop and variety spotlight, creating engaging content for a broad audience.
Coupang Play has a proven track record of successful crossovers. They previously showcased Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich players on Sindorim Morning Soccer Club, a series developed in collaboration with the cast of SNL Korea. Fans might also recall seeing Tottenham players Son Heung-min, Ben Davies, and Micky van de Ven making appearances on the streamer’s popular show Office Workers (2025).
Catch “Rescene’s Man City Attack!” This August!
Mark your calendars! Rescene’s Man City Attack! premieres on August 21 on Coupang Play. The best part? The program will be available free of charge to both Coupang Wow members and general users. Don’t miss this epic blend of K-pop charm and football prowess!
